All Things Considered
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NASA is trying to launch its big new moon rocket again
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
Again, NASA is trying to launch its big new moon rocket on its first test flight.
Democrats win the Senate and Republicans close in on winning the House
by Domenico Montanaro
Democrats have won the Senate, and Republicans continue to close in on winning the House. This raises questions about just what's next in Washington.
Researchers dig into why nose-picking is a common behavior
by Geoff Brumfiel
New research shows that a type of primate known as an aye-aye loves picking its nose. Researchers say the findings raise interesting questions about why nose-picking is such a common behavior.
World leaders discuss high food and energy costs at the G20 summit
by Emily Feng
World leaders are discussing high food and energy costs, boosted by Russia's war in Ukraine, at the G20 summit in Bali.
Corporations are booking record profits. Is it thanks to price gouging?
by Stacey Vanek Smith
Many corporations are booking record profits at a time of high inflation. This led to charges of price gouging, but do these claims hold up?
House Minority Leader faces an early test of party loyalty
by Deirdre Walsh
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy faces an early test of party loyalty Tuesday with GOP House leadership elections. The full chamber will vote for the next speaker at the start of the new year.
Homeland Security Secretary testifies as immigrant advocates race to pass new laws
by Joel Rose
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified Tuesday before Republican lawmakers who threatened to impeach him. Immigrant advocates race to pass what they can during the lame duck.
The world population reaches 8 billion, posing challenges for climate change
by Lauren Frayer
The world population reached 8 billion on Tuesday, according to the UN. It credits advances in public health and nutrition. But the milestone also poses challenges for coping with climate change.
How UN climate conference negotiations are progressing
by Nathan Rott
The UN climate conference in Egypt is in its second week. Here's an update on how negotiations are progressing.
Amazon plans to lay off 10 thousand employees, following job cuts at Meta, Twitter
by Laurel Wamsley
Amazon will reportedly lay off 10 thousand employees as soon as this week. This follows job cuts at Meta, Twitter and several other tech companies.